Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup whole almonds, shelled
• 3 cups cilantro leaves and tender stems (about 2 bunches), rinsed
• 1 or 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
• ⅔ cup grated aged sheep’s milk cheese like Nisa, Serpa or pecorino-Toscano
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    190 calories; 19 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 11 milligrams cholesterol; 123 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 cup

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roast nuts on a sheet until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. When cool, transfer to a food processor with the cilantro and garlic to taste.
2. Process until nuts are coarsely ground; scrape sides if needed. With motor on, add oil in fine stream; pulse until smooth. Turn off motor, add cheese and pulse several times until just mixed. If too thick, add oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve right away with pasta, grilled meats, vegetables or soups, or freeze.

30 minutes